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The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe by J. Randy Taraborrelli
Many biographies have been written about Marilyn Monroe. She was born under the name of Norma Jeane Mortenson in the charity ward of the Los Angeles County Hospital, Los Angeles, California, USA on June 1, 1926. She was a Golden Globe Award winning American actress, singer, model and pop icon. She became known for her comedic skills and screen presence, going on to become one of …
But Inside I’m Screaming by Elizabeth Flock
But Inside I’m Screaming by Elizabeth Flock was a really good read. I enjoyed it thoroughly, although perhaps it is not a book to be enjoyed. It is possibly more accurate to say that I connected with the book. The main character is Isabel Murphy who is a successful international broadcast journalist, loving wife, perfect daughter …
The More You Ignore Me by Jo Brand
I really wanted to like this book, The More You Ignore Me, as I usually like Jo Brand and her comedy and humour very much. However, this book was hugely disappointing! The characters were so under-developed, cardboard. The only part of the book I enjoyed was the end. However, it was so completely random and did not …
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